Thorngumbald Primary School, Yorkshire

Why did you want to develop your playground?

As a new Headteacher I wanted to launch the development of the site
in spectacular fashion by providing high quality playground equipment
for the KS2 pupils. At Thorngumbald Primary School we believe that it is
really important to ensure that children have an environment that suits
every lively and peaceful moment. This is something we hoped to create
with a new playground development.

What were the key elements that made Playforce stand out from other providers?

Playforce have a fantastic reputation for their high quality products
and we were impressed with their service throughout the project. The
team were enthusiastic and helpful from planning to installation and we
always on hand for any queries.

It’s great to see the children playing so imaginatively now. They love to set themselves challenges as they progress along the play equipment and work together to come up with competitions and games.

How are you using the space to deliver outdoor learning and educational play?

We wanted to ensure that the outdoor space had different areas where
the children could go, depending on their mood. We have planned the
playground so that there is equipment, such as the Timber Trail, where
the pupils can test their strength and a zone where they can relax and
play board games. We try to incorporate the play areas into the academic
day and encourage the children to take their learning outside.

What are the biggest benefits you have seen for the children?

It’s great to see the children playing so imaginatively now. They
love to set themselves challenges as they progress along the play
equipment and work together to come up with competitions and games. The
pupils are very enthusiastic about being outdoors and enjoy all aspects
of the new playground.

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Can you share any best practice insights you’ve gained?

When planning our playground we tried to think about the different
skills the children would be able to develop. Keeping this in mind we
chose equipment that challenged physical, mental and emotional skills as
well as encouraged them to be interactive and cooperative. Giving the
children a well-rounded range of equipment will help create a happier,
healthier environment.